FORM NO. 3318-419 EN Recycler® Walk-Behind Power Mower Model No. 20441 — & Up Model No. 20442 — & Up Operator’s Manual IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and their proper use before you operate the product.
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Contents Page Page Safety e 2 Maintenance . oo 15 Safe Operating Practices 2 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 15 Safety and Instruction Decals 5 Air Filter 16 Assembly 6 Drain Gasoline . . 17 Handle .. 6 Spark Plug 17 Before Starting 7 Self-propelled Cable 17 Oil Mix Ratio 7 Blade 18 Mixing Gasoline and Oil Lubrication Operation i 9 Clean Mower Housing .. 20 Contrails Exhaust Ports 22 Starting Engine Troubleshooting 24 Stopping Engine .. 10 SO rage .. 6 Self-propelled Drive . .
Safety This machine meets or exceeds CPS blade safety requirements for walk-behind rotary mowers and the B71.1 specifications of the American National Standards Institute, in effect at time of production. However, improper use or maintenance hy the operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety alert & symbol which means CAUTION, WARNING or safety instruction.
not smoke while refueling. Keep all guards, shields, safety devices, cover-deflector assembly, optional grass catcher, optional side discharge chute or optional discharge tunnel plug in place. Repair or replace damaged parts, including decals. Check all safety devices before cache use. Engine, blade and self-propelled drive {self-propelled model) are designed to stop when control bails are released.
Safety 7. Before mower is cleaned, inspected, serviced, or adjusted, stop engine and disconnect wire from spark plug. Keep wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting. To ensure the mower is in safe operating condition, frequently check and keep all nuts, boils, and screws tight, Ensure blade bolt is tightened to 50 Fe-Ib (68 Eminem. When servicing blade, refer to blade maintenance section for correct installation and servicing procedures.
Safety Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and ace located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. ENGINE IS RUNNING DANGER KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY 920260 622202 Self-propelled model only ON TRACTION CONTROL LEVER (Part No. 92-2280) Self-propelled model only ON MOWER HOUSING {Part No. 39-5770) ON TRACTION CONTROL LEVER (Part No. 92-2292) 3222 4 WARNING 32 1 AVOID SERIOUS INJURY or DEARTH: CHILDREN.
Assembly Handle Assembly 1. Loosen handle knobs and sift top handle half in an arc until handle valves are in line and nest together (Fig. 1) Note: Use care to prevent pinching or stretching of cables. 2. Tighten knobs securely. 3. Rotate handle toward rear of mower until it snaps into handle brackets (Fig. 1). EN-§ 1. Knob 2. Top handle half Figure 1 Self-propelled model 3.
Before Starting Oil Mix Ratio Your Toto mower is powered by a 2-cycle engine which requires a mixture of gasoline and oil; 32:1 with Tore 2-cycle premium cashless oil. Failure to use the right mixture will result in serious engine damage. Use Toto 2-cycle cashless oil which is available from your Toto retailer. Regular use of Toto 2-cycle ashiest oil will help keep your engine clean, reduce spark plug fouling, piston ring sticking and per-ignition.
Before Starting 682 Figure 2 Do not use gasoline that has been stored in an approved container from one season to the next. Use clean, fresh lead-free gasoline with an octane rating of 85 or higher. Purchase only the quantity of gasoline that can be used in 30 days to assure freshness. Use of Jed-free gasoline results in fewer combustion chamber deposits and longer spark plug life. Leaded gasoline may be used if lead-free is not available.
Operation Controls Traction control lever (propelled model), throttle lever, control bar and recoil starter are on upper handle (Fig. 4). 1670 Figure 5 1. Throttle lever 3. Push primer three (3) times (Fig. 6). Wait about two {2} seconds between each push. Note: Do not use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown. Figure 4 However, cool weather may require priming to be repeated. 1. Traction control lever 3. Control bar 2. Throttle lever 4. Recoil starter Starting Engine 1.
Operation = 4. Squeeze control bar against handle (Fig. 7). Figure 7 1. Control bar against handle 2. Precolonial starter handier 5. Pull starter handle (Fig. 7) lightly until resistance is felt, then pull sharply. Let rope return to handle slowly. Note: If engine fails to start after three (3) pulls, repeat steps 24, 6. Regulate throttle as desired between <« (FAST) and (SLOW). Stopping Engine 1. Release control bar. Engine, blade and traction will stop. See your dealer immediately if they do not.
Figure 10 1. Control bar against handle The mower is equipped with a single ground speed. However, the ground speed can be varied by increasing ot decreasing the distance between the control bar and the handle. Lower the control bar to slow the mower when making a tum or if mower is moving too fast for you. I you lower the control bar too far, the safety mechanism will engage and the engine, traction and blade will stop. Squeeze the control bar closer to the handle to increase the ground speed.
Operation Adjusting Cutting Height Each wheel is adjusted individually with a wheel height adjustment lever. Cutting heights are 17, 27, 37 and 3-1/2 inches (25, and 89 mm). Py POTENTIAL HAZARD » Adjusting height-of-cat levers could bring hands into contact with moving blade. WHAT CAN HAPPEN * Contact with rotating blade can cause serious injury. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD « Stop engine and wait for all movement to stop before adjusting cutting height.
Cutting Grass Grass grows at different rates at different times of the year. In the heat of summer, it is generally best to cut grass at the inch height-of-cut settings. Only about 1/3 of the grass blade should be cut off. Cutting below the 2 inch setting is not recommended unless grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins to slow down, ‘When changing height-of-cut from the established setting (ex. 27, 2.
Operation Self-propelled models only 1. When adjusting height, slide cable anchor on handle to align bole in cable anchor with desired hole in handle. Locate holes over pin inside handle bracket (Fig. 14). 1708 Figure 14 1. Cable anchor 2. Adjust self-propelled cable.
Maintenance Continued safe and dependable operation requires routine maintenance. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Service Hem Service Operation After every use Hours Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours Housing Clean built-up grass clippings and dirt. Fasteners Check blade and engine mounting fasteners frequently. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws fight 1o be sure the mower is in safe working condition. Air Filter Clean each mowing season of every 25 hours. Clean more frequently if operating conditions are dusty.
Maintenance PO (o1 POTENTIAL HAZARD « If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone coals start the engine. WHAT CAN HAPPEN o Accidental starting of engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ® Pull wire off spark plug before yon do any maintenance. Also push wire aside so it does not accidentally contact spark plug. Air Filter Clean air filter once every season or every 25 hours; clean more frequently under dusty conditions.
Drain Gasoline 1. Stop engine and wait for engine to cool. Pull wire off spark lag. IMPORTANT: Drain gasoline from a cold engine ably, Remove cap from fuel tank and use a pump-type siphon to drain fuel into a clean gas can. Note: This is the only procedure recommended for draining fuel. Spark Plug Use a Champion RJ12C spark plug or equivalent. Correct air gap is 0.035” (0.89 mm). Remove plug after every 25 operating hours and check its condition. 1. 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug (Fig. 18).
Maintenance 2. If mower does not self-propel, rotate control dial counterclockwise to tighten traction cable. 3. Adjustment is correct when: * mower does not creep forward when traction is disengaged e control bar is at a comfortable operating distance from the handle for operator’s hand when disengaging and engaging the self-propelled drive Note: Do not over adjust cable.
Maintenance A B < Figure 23 1. Blade bolt 4. Blade Figure 22 2. Lock washer 5. Retainer 1. sl 3. Wear 3. Accelerator 2. Fiat part of blade 4. Brainstormed O A\ p Anger POTENTIAL HAZARD * A worn or damaged blade could break and a piece of blade could be thrown into operator’s or bystander's area. WHAT CAN HAPPEN * A thrown piece of blade could canes serious personal injury or death to operator or bystanders.
Maintenance I IN N POTENTIAL HAZARD # When sharpening blade, pieces of blade could be accidentally thrown. WHAT CAN HAPPEN * Thrown objects can cause serious eye injury. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD » Wear proper eye protection when sharpening blade. 7. Install retainer, sharp, balanced TOR blade, blade accelerator, lock washer, and blade bolt. Sail part of blade must point toward top of mower housing to ensure correct installation. Tighten the blade bolt to 50 ft-In (68 Eminem.
Washing Method ‘Whenever the underside of the mower requires cleaning, follow this procedure for washing debris out from under deck. L 2. 3. Position mower on a flat, concrete ot asphalt surface near a garden hose. Start the engine. Hold the running garden cosh at handle level and direct water to flow on ground just in front of right rear tire (Fig. 27). The rotating blade will draw water under the housing and wash out clippings.
Maintenance Figure 28 1. Belt cover 2. Bolt 2. Lift off cover and brush out all debris from belt area, 3. Reinstall belt cover. Exhaust Ports Carbon deposit build-up causes excessive wear and loss of power. Check and clean if necessary. 1. Pull wire off spark lag. 2, Drain gasoline from fuel tank. See Drain Gasoline section, £ WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD + Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly explosive and under certain conditions can cause personal injury or property damage.
1080 Figure 31 1. Exhaust ports 7. Using a 3/8 inch wooden dowel Loosen carbon deposits by inserting doe] into ports. Note: Do not use metal tools; they could scratch piston, 8. Sct mower upright. 9. Holding control bar against handle pull starter rope several times to blow out Jose carbon (Fig. 32), Figure 32 3. Starter handle 1. Control bar 2. Upper handier 10. Clean carbon deposits from muffler and tube with wire brush and wood dowel (Fig. 33). Wipe muffler clean with paper towel or rag.
Troubleshooting Your mower was designed and built for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully. If a problem continues, see your Authorized Toto Service Dealer.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Discharge chute plugs Move throttle lever from SLOW to FAST position Raise cutting height Slow down Allow grass to dry before mowing Clean underside of mower sack Will not self-propel Adjust self-rappelled cable Clean debris from under belt cover.
Storage T prepare lawn mower for off-season storage perform recommended maintenance procedures. See MAINTENANCE chapter. Store mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Cover mower to keep it clean and protected. Fuel A warning POTENTIAL HAZARD * Gasoline can vaporize if stored over long periods of time. WHAT CAN HAPPEN » Vaporized fuel can explode if it comes into contact with open flame.
UP-85166 3. Clean air filter. See Air Filter section in Maintenance chapter. General 1. Check condition of blade. See Blade section in Maintenance chapter, 2. Tighten all guns, bolts, and screws. 3. Lubricate the wheels. See Lubrication section in Maintenance chapter. 4. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces. Toto Re-Koch paint is available from an Authorized TOR Service Dealer. Folding Handle 1. 2. 3. Push in right bottom handle section until handle slides past stops of handle brackets (Fig. 36).
Storage Removing From Storage 1. Unfold handle. See handle assembly instructions in ASSEMBLY section 2. Check and tighten all fasteners. 3. Remove spark plug (Fig. 39) and spin engine rapidly using starter to blow excess oil from the cylinder. Clean spark plug or replace if cracked, broken or electrodes are worn. 1. 4. Install spark plug and torque to 15 (20 Eminem. 5. Perform recommended maintenance procedures. See MAINTENANCE section. EN-28 6. Fill fuel tank (Fig. 40) with fresh, clean gasoline mix.
THE TOR PERFORMANCE Walk Mowers TOR. WARRANTY A Full Warranty (Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) What Is Covered By This Express Warranty? The Toto Company promises to repair any TROD Product used for normal residential purposes* if defective in materials or workmanship or if it stops functioning due to the faille ofa component. The following time periods apply from the date of purchase: » Super Recycler® Walk Mowers .